The First Six Weeks of School

by Denton, Paula

• ISBN13: 9781892989048
• ISBN10: 1892989042
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-05-01
• Publisher: Center for Responsive Schools Inc

Summary

Learn how to structure the first six weeks of school to lay the groundwork for a productive year of learning. Discover how taking the time to build a solid foundation in the early weeks of school can pay off all year long in increased student motivation, cooperation, responsibility, and self-control. This comprehensive guidebook for K-6 teachers features: Daily plans for the first three weeks and commentary about these plans at three grade levels: primary (K-2), middle (3-4), and upper(5-6Detailed guidelines for: Building community Creating rules and teaching routines Introducing engaging curriculum Fostering autonomy Integrating social and academic learning Establishing high expectations for learning and behaviorAn extensive collection of games, activities, greetings, songs, read-alouds, and resources especially useful during the early weeks of school.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Prime Factors	1	(8)
Using This Book	9	(4)
Key Terms	13	(16)
Week One	29	(50)
Primary Grades (K--2)	34	(16)
Middle Grades (3--4)	50	(14)
Upper Grades (5--6)	64	(15)
Week Two	79	(38)
Primary Grades (K--2)	84	(10)
Middle Grades (3--4)	94	(12)
Upper Grades (5--6)	106	(11)
Week Three	117	(34)
Primary Grades (K--2)	122	(10)
Middle Grades (3--4)	132	(8)
Upper Grades (5--6)	140	(11)
Weeks Four to Six	151	(24)
Conclusion: ``Ordinary'' Moments	175	(4)
Appendix A: Samples of News and Announcements Charts (K--6)	179	(4)
Appendix B: Homework and the First Six Weeks of School	183	(6)
Appendix C: Games and Activities	189	(16)
Appendix D: Greetings	205	(4)
Appendix E: Songs	209	(2)
Appendix F: Read-alouds	211	(2)
Appendix G: Apology of Action Article	213	(6)
Selected Bibliography	219	(4)
References	223